X (Spock's Beard album)

X
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1, 2010
Recorded2009–2010
StudioThe Mouse House in Altadena, California, US;
Clear Lake Audio, North Hollywood, California, US
GenreProgressive rock
Length79:49
LabelMascot
ProducerSpock's Beard
Spock's Beard chronology
Live
(2008)
X
(2010)
Live at High Voltage Festival
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rock Hard
Sputnik Music
Sea of Tranquility

X is the tenth studio album by American progressive rock band Spock's Beard. Similar to what Marillion did for Anoraknophobia, the album was funded by pre-orders of a limited edition of the album before the album was recorded. Those who ordered the album's "Ultra Package" had their names listed in the CD booklet and included as part of the track "Their Names Escape Me", which is exclusive to the limited edition. The album was released independently in May 2010. A retail and digital release with Mascot Records was released in August 2010. This album is the last studio album recorded with Nick D'Virgilio performing lead vocals, who left the band on November 18, 2011, to focus on other commitments.